Associate Credit Portfolio Management

Overview:

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Atlanta, Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit.

We do this with a team of 400 extraordinary Team Members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our skilled global teams by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and advanced technology, as well as fostering a culture driven by values. This approach helps our teams excel and build meaningful client relationships, while providing the highest quality service and feeling proud of the work they do.

Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members as an organization, can achieve together.

Job Summary:

The Associate Credit Portfolio Manager is crucial in managing loan risk by analyzing lease consents and loan documents to assess and mitigate risk. This role involves working within the Commercial Banking Portfolio Management functional area to ensure adherence to business standards and contribute to effective credit decision-making as it relates to leasing consents and requests for subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement requests. The Associate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain robust credit portfolios and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, review, monitor, abstract, and analyze commercial loan Trigger Events, including those related to lockbox and reserve springing impounds, deferred property maintenance, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) triggers, tenant credit ratings, and occupancy ratios.
• Collaborate with vendors and other Commercial Mortgage Servicing (CMS) teams, such as Customize Portfolio Servicing, Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) Asset Management, Real Estate Capital Markets (RECM), Multi-family Asset Management, Assumptions, Leasing, and Modifications, to address and provide guidance on trigger-related matters.
• Proactively identify Trigger Events, escalate issues to Asset Management Teams, and conduct necessary follow-ups to ensure resolution.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex commercial real estate lease documents.
• Address basic issues, policies, or procedures efficiently, focusing on low to medium risk tasks and deliverables.
• Underwrite loans with aggregate credit exposure in accordance with approved credit authority limits when analyzing lease consent assignments.
• Review, negotiate and approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements for commercial leases.
• Operate under the guidance of a supervisor, exercising independent judgment while gaining a comprehensive understanding of functions, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate and consult with managers, functional colleagues, and stakeholders, including both internal and external customers, to facilitate effective portfolio management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1 years of experience in Commercial Banking Portfolio Management, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex loan documents and identify critical triggers.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of commercial banking processes and regulatory compliance.

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